Gwangyang-eup Residents' Autonomy Committee "Cannot Stop the Construction of the Community Center"

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] The Gwangyang-eup Residents' Autonomy Committee (Chairman Kang Tae-won) in Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do, issued a statement on the 27th at the Gwangyang-eup Office urging the construction of the Gwangyang-eup Residents' Autonomy Center.

The committee stated, "Recently, regarding the construction of the Gwangyang-eup Residents' Autonomy Center, we express regret toward the media outlets that reported false suspicions, fearing that the ongoing project might be halted due to such reports."

In Gwangyang-si, among the 12 eup, myeon, and dong districts, Residents' Autonomy Centers have been established in Jungma-dong, Geumho-dong, and Taein-dong, serving as cultural spaces for residents. Golyak-dong and Gwangyeong-dong are planned to have centers built by the end of this year, providing cultural content to local residents through autonomy programs starting next year.

Additionally, Bonggang-myeon, Okryong-myeon, Okgok-myeon, Jinsang-myeon, Jinwol-myeon, and Daap-myeon are included in the Rural Hub Revitalization Project, where Residents' Autonomy Centers will be constructed.

The committee said, "Gwangyang-eup, with a population of 50,000, lacks a suitable Residents' Autonomy Center, resulting in residents not receiving quality cultural program services. Due to the absence of soundproof facilities, we have been renting vinyl greenhouses to conduct Samulnori lessons, operating a modest autonomy program. There is no dedicated space for committee meetings, so meetings are held in various places."

Chairman Kang Tae-won said, "It is natural to demand the improvement of the quality of life and the right to enjoy culture for the residents of Gwangyang-eup. We ask for active cooperation in reporting based on facts so that local residents can have hope."

The planned Gwangyang-eup Residents' Autonomy Center will be built in the Chilseong-ri area of Gwangyang-eup, with an investment of 19 billion KRW. It will be a four-story building with a total floor area of 4,800㎡, including lecture rooms, education halls, a small library, a community care center, and a multipurpose auditorium. Construction is scheduled to begin this December and be completed by December next year.

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